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“This is a sharp time, now, a precise time we live longer in the dusky afternoon when evil mixed itself with good and ______ the world.” (Danforth 1298)
Befuddled
Befuddled
Unable to think clearly, confused
Predilection
A strong liking
“This _________ for minding other people’s business was time-honoured among the people of Salem, and it undoubtedly…”
Predilection
“now an almost _______ tone in his voice” (Danforth 1296)
Imperceptible
Imperceptible
Barely noticeable
Pulpit
A pulpit is a raised stand where preachers talk in a church or chapel.
“There is a faction that is sworn to drive me from my ________.” (Parris 1239)
Pulpit
“In Proctor’s presence a fool felt his foolishness instantly – and a Proctor is always marked for _______ therefore.”
Calumny
Calumny
A false accusation of an offense
Effrontery
Rude or disrespectful behavior.
“This is a court of law mister. I’ll have no _______ here” (Danforth 1300)
Effrontery
“I have confessed myself! Is there no good _______but it be public?” (Proctor, 1332)
Petinance
Penitenc
Feeling or showing regret for doing the wrong
To feel fear and agitation.
“with hushed _______” ( Abigail, 1243)
trepidation
“How can it be the Devil? Why would he choose my house to strike? We have all manner of ________ people in the village!”
Licentious
Licentious
Lacking moral resentment
Affidavit
Written statement made under oath
“Then let him submit his evidence in proper ________.” (Danforth 1293)
Affidavit